Cephalopods Collection (page 3)

Tropical Bottletail Squid (Sepiadarium kochi) adult, swimming over sand, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Belemnite rostrum fossils in rock at base of cliff on beach, Dorset, England, May

Ammonite (Coroniceras bucklandi) fossils exposed in rock pavement, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, May

Belemnite rostrum fossil, Sheringham, Norfolk, England, April

Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) juvenile, swimming over sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, September

Three pieces of sliced raw squid on marble surface, close up

Octopis vulgaris, raw Octopus, view from below

Lesser Octopus, Eledone cirrhosa, yellow tentacles apart

Baby squid releasing black ink into water

Model of Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp. )
Model of Blue-ringed Octopus (Hapalochlaena sp.)

Trumpet Triton shell (Charonia tritonis), close up

Squid head and eye, side view

Common Octopus, Octupis vulgaris, on a rock

Captive Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)

Octopus, close up of strong suckers on underside of tentacles

Underside view of Common Octopus, Octopus vulgaris

Fossils amonite from Mount Loffa, Veneto Region, Italy
Fossils - Amonite from Mount Loffa, Veneto Region, Italy

Close-up of funnel that propels octopus (octopus vulgaris) through water

Octopus, soft body, eight writhing arms, one raised towards water surface, slanting eye, blue spot used to identify others of its kind

Argonaut octopus eggcase shell C019 / 1291
Argonaut octopus eggcase shell. Egg case from a female greater argonaut (Argonauta argo) found in the Indo-Pacific. Argonauts are a group of pelagic octopuses

Argonaut octopus eggcase shell C019 / 1290
Argonaut octopus eggcase shell. Egg case from a female greater argonaut (Argonauta argo) found in the Indo-Pacific. Argonauts are a group of pelagic octopuses

Ammonite Assemblage
Marston Magna Marble from the Lower Lias of Dorset. Promicroceras martonense showing preservation of the original shell and iridescence caused by the mineral aragonite

Octopus and fish on a reef C014 / 2911
Octopus and fish on a reef. Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) hunting on a coral reef, being followed by two multibarred goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) hoping to catch escaping prey

Devonian sea, artwork
Devonian sea. Computer artwork of 8-inch-long (20 cm) Doryaspis sp. jaw-less fish swimming amongst sea anemones (order Actiniaria), crinoids (feathery), sea stars, ammonites (upper left)

Ammonite fossil in exposed rock on beach, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Ammonite fossils exposed in rock on beach, near Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Dorset, England, october

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult pair, mating, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp. ) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection
Giant Squid (Architeuthis sp.) beak, found in Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) gut, in private collection

Bigfin Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) adult, with fish prey in tentacles at night, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Dwarf Squid (Alloteuthis subulata) Young just hatched / x 3

Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepiodea) adult, swimming, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) close-up of eggs with developing young, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) adult, feeding, with tentacles extended, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Common Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) cuttlebone, washed up on sandy beach, Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight, England, june

Orthoceras fossils
The orthoceras fossils in this piece of black Moroccan limestone come from a species of extinct marine cephalopods known as orthocone nautiloids

Squid, artwork
Squid. Computer artwork of two differnet species of squid side by side

Giant squid, artwork
Giant squid. Computer artwork of two species of giant squid (Architeuthis sp.) side by side

Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) on the sea floor. Cuttlefish feed on small molluscs, crabs, shrimp and fish by rapidly striking out with a pair of tentacles

Drying squid. Squid laid out to dry along the shore of Khao chong Krajok beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand

Octopus on the seabed
Octopus (order Octopoda) on the seabed. Unknown species of octopus camouflaged against the bleached sands of a coral lagoon

Reef squid (Sepioteuthis sp.). Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Camouflaged reef octopus. Reef octopus (Octopus sp.) extremely well camouflaged against coral. This octopus can change the colour and texture of its skin to camouflage itself from predators and prey

Flamboyant cuttlefish hunting
Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) hunting on the sea floor. Cuttlefish feed on small molluscs, crabs, shrimp and fish by rapidly striking out with a pair of tentacles

Squid hiding in feather star. Juvenile of an unknown species of squid hiding within the arms of a feather star. Juvenile squid are capable of changing the colour of their skin from birth

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Broadclub Cuttlefish and diver. Kapalai Island, Malaysia

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Pacific octupus. Ecuador

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Flying Squid Species in mid-air, roughly 100 nm North of Tristan Da Cunha, South Atlantic Ocean. Flying Squid use membranes between their tentacles (visible on pic)

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Cephalopods: Marvels of the Aquatic World From the vibrant Blue-ringed Octopus to the graceful Caribbean reef squid, cephalopods captivate us with their incredible diversity. These fascinating creatures, found in oceans around the globe, possess unique and mesmerizing qualities. In the depths of the Gulf of Maine, we encounter the enigmatic Deepsea cirrate octopod. With its translucent body and delicate tentacles, this mysterious creature navigates through darkness at a staggering depth of 830 meters. Moving closer to shore, we meet Sepia officinalis - a master of disguise known as cuttlefish. Its ability to change color and texture allows it to seamlessly blend into its surroundings. A side view reveals intricate patterns on its body that showcase nature's artistry. Venturing into sea caves off Oahu's coast in Hawaii, we encounter Oval squid gracefully gliding through turquoise waters. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to this enchanting underwater world. On Ireland's rugged shores in County Kerry lies Scraggane where Cuttlefish reign supreme. Up close, their expressive faces reveal intelligence beyond our comprehension, and are true masters of communication within their species. Diving deeper along North Atlantic's Mid-Atlantic Ridge unveils another marvel – Glass squid with enormous eyes that seem like portals into unknown realms. This deep-sea dweller has adapted perfectly to survive in extreme conditions where few dare venture. Descending further down between 188m and 507m depths lie Histioteuthis sp. , Deepsea squids gracefully swimming amidst dark abysses. Their elegant movements defy gravity as they navigate through these uncharted territories. Finally, we meet Grimpoteuthis sp. , commonly known as Dumbo octopus due to its ear-like fins resembling those of Disney's beloved character. This deep-sea inhabitant showcases adaptability at its finest while captivating our hearts with its unique appearance.